Mum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mʌm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mum is a noun meaning (Commonwealth, Ireland, informal) Mother.
Meaning
(Commonwealth, Ireland, informal) Mother.
More Meanings
- (colloquial or archaic, of a person) Silent.
- (colloquial) Secret.
- stop speaking!, stop talking!, hush!
- To act in a pantomime or dumb show.
- (transitive, UK, slang, obsolete) To silence.
- (US, originally Texas) A decoration traditionally made of chrysanthemums and ribbons, worn by girls at high school homecoming celebrations, marked with indicators such as the wearer's name, school, the year, and so on.
- (chiefly US) A chrysanthemum.
Example Sentences
The citizens are mum, and speak not a word.
'Ooh Mum, Auntie don′t allow smokin’ - Pat′s eyes were round with awe as Mum struck a match.
[Vladimir Putin] has serious climate problems. And he has been mum on his willingness to do anything.
Her mum says that she is deaf and only partially sighted, so I need to go and stand in front of her, so she can see the gift.
Word Forms
- mums
- mumm
- mumming
- mummed
Synonyms for mum
Depending on context, synonyms include silent, mama, mater, mom, mamma, momma.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mommy, mama, mom, momma, mammy, mater.
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Sources & Attribution
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